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198D434

2001 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,737 mi
Last recorded43,737 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz V103,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198D434
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,737 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 43,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage front numberplate

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,139 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 39,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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198D434 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 103,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 198D434, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 198D434 registered?

198D434 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is 198D434 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198D434 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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